ADS API-200 Pyro 1394 Web Cam - Works natively with iChat!

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FireWire webcam technology offers the best image quality over the Internet, period.

Unlike USB cameras that compress the video stream, the PYRO 1394 Web Cam has ZERO compression & utilizes a high-quality Sony(r) CCD so you can make the best possible impression.

Top Features:

  • Offers the sharpest image quality on the Net
  • IEEE-1394a interface, fully compliant connection at 100/200/400 Mbps
  • High-quality videoconferencing
  • Clear, vivid pictures with 24 bit true color processing
  • True Plug & Play performance
  • Works with Apple iChat and other popular applications
  • Video Snapshots
  • Still frame to full motion video
  • Plug and Play device
  • Digital YUV or RGB output
Read MacWorld's comparison "FireWire Web Cams: Apple's iSight Goes Up Against Established Products" for more information about this product.
Product Specifications:
CCD image sensor Sony
Optical size 1/4 inch format
Number of effective pixels 659(h) x 494(v)
Interface formats 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120
Video modes YUV 4:1:1, 4:2:2, 4:4:4, RGB 24-bit
Frame rate 30 frames/sec. at 640 x 480 format
Brightness Automatic or manual controlled
White balance Manual adjust, or automatic
Focal length 4.00 mm
Back focal length 3.50 mm
F # 2.0
Focus area 1.0 cm to infinity
Angle of view 62 degree, diagonal
Distortion <-12.0 %
Image Controls Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Gamma, Exposure, White Balance and Backlight compensation
Applications:
  • Videoconferencing
  • Video E-mail
  • Live Web Cam broadcasting with Teveo
  • Video Snapshots
PYRO 1394 Web Cam includes:
  • PYRO 1394 Web Cam with attached 1394 cable
  • CD with bundled software and drivers
  • User's manual
Software for Mac:

For OS X

  • Apple iChat (Not included - but natively supported!)
  • Pyro WebCam Driver - OS X Driver for the Pyro WebCam
  • ISpQ VideoChat - Main Client software bundle for VideoConferencing on the Internet.
  • PhotoShow - Creat Photo SlideShows for Sharing on CD or through the Internet for FREE.
  • BTV Pro - 15 day Trial version. Allows you to capture video and still frames from your PyroWebCam or from any video source
  • Oculus 3 - Create your own web cam page with security application

For OS 9.X

  • Pyro WebCam Driver - Installer that will copy the PYRO WEBCAM enabler to your extension folder
  • ISpQ VideoChat - Main Client software bundle for VideoConferencing on the Internet.
  • PhotoShow - Creat Photo SlideShows for Sharing on CD or through the Internet for FREE.
  • iVisit - OS 9.X client software that will allow you to have web based video conferencing with other mac's and pc's that are are connected to the internet
  • BTV Pro - 15 day Trial version. Allows you to capture video and still frames from your PyroWebCam or from any video source
  • Oculus 3 - Create your own web cam page with security application
Software for PC:
  • MS Netmeeting
  • MS Media Player 7
  • ArcSoft Video Impression
  • ArcSoft Photo Fantasy
  • Teveo
Sony CCD Description:
The imager is a 1/4-inch optical interline CCD solid-state image sensor with a square pixel array which supports VGA format. Progressive scan allows all pixel signals to be output independently within approximately 1/30 second. This chip features an electronic shutter with variable charge-storage time, which makes it possible to realize full-frame still image without a mechanical shutter. High resolution and high color reproductivity are achieved through the use of R, G, B primary color mosaic filters. Further, high sensitivity and low dark current are achieved through the adoption of HAD (Hole-Accumulation Diode) sensors.
Operating System Requirements:
Macintosh:
  • Desktops: Any PowerMac G4/G5, iMac DV or later, Blue and White G3 or Beige Mac with Firewire PCI Card
  • Portables: Any PowerBook G4, iBook G3/G4, or G3 "Pismo" w/ Built in Firewire / G3 "Wallstreet" or "Lombard" with FireWire CardBus Card. NOTE: Some early "Pismo" sytems may experience problems using this due to a FireWire bus problem. Use of a FireWire CardBus card may be required to alleviate this issue.
  • Mac OS 9.0 or Better or OS X 10.1.2. Tested as fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.3/10.4 using Apple iChat.
  • 128MB of system RAM
  • 100MB of free hard disk space
  • CD-ROM drive for installation of the bundled software
  • Microphone required audio recording and conferencing (either third party or built in)
  • A modem or internet connection is required for the application of videoconference and video mail software
PC:
  • Windows 98SE, 2000, ME and XP
  • Intel Celeron (400 Mhz & up) / Pentium III or higher / AMD Athlon/ Duron CPU's
  • Built in OHCI FireWire Port or PYRO PCI Host 1394 Card
  • 128MB RAM
  • 100MB of Hard Drive Space
  • CD-ROM drive for installation of the bundled software
  • Microphone required audio recording and conferencing (either third party or built in)
  • A modem or internet connection is required for the application of videoconference and video mail software
Dimensions:
  • White Box Package Dimensions: 9"W x 9"H x 4.5"D
  • UPC 7-57887-20000-8
  • PART# API-200
Warranty:
  • One Year Manufacturer Warranty